Coxs River Camping Area

Cox’s River Campsite is located on the Six Foot Track and is managed by LPMA. It is requested that all campers carry a fuel stove. There are two sheltered picnic tables and a wheel chair-accessible toilet building. Water is generally available from the tank or river, but must be treated before drinking.

Closest point to drive and park is by 4wd roads only, from there it is via the water to this the campsite
GPS: -33.7428, 150.1787

General Information

You will need to walk a short distance from your car to the campsite – no caravans or camper trailers
Cox’s River Campsite is located on the Six Foot Track and is managed by LPMA. It is requested that all campers carry a fuel stove. There are two sheltered picnic tables and a wheel chair-accessible toilet building. Water is generally available from the tank or river, but must be treated before drinking.

Bookings and contact information

You are not able to book these campsites – first come basisFor more information contact the
Blue Mountains (Blackheath)
Phone:(02) 4787 8877[email protected]

Facilities

Toilets
Pit or composting toilets are available

Showers
No showers are provided on site

Water
Drinking water is provided on site

Tables
Picnic tables are provided on site

Wood pit fire BBQ
Wood fired BBQ’s are not provided

Electric or Gas BBQ
Gas or electric BBQ’s are not provided

Rubbish Bins
No rubbish bins provided – take your own rubbish with you

Campfires
This is a Fuel Stove only area, solid fuel (eg wood) fires are not permitted at any time. Gas stoves may be used, but be aware of local fire bans

ActivitiesSwimming
There are places to swim

Closest point to drive and park is by 4wd roads only, from there it is via the water to this the campsite
GPS: -33.7428, 150.1787http://wild.tl/2x

Park Information & Alerts

There are alerts raised for Blue Mountains National Park as at Thu, 21 Mar 2019 21:08:47 +1100Closed areas: Part park closure for hazard reduction burnSome remote areas of this park are closed due to planned hazard reduction activities. The closed area is north of Oberon Colong stock route and south of Kowmung River, between Ruby Creek and Waterfall Creek.Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please call the NPWS Oberon office on 02 6336 1972 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Closed areas: Ingar campground closedIngar campground and Ingar Road are closed to vehicle access due to private property building works. The closure is indefinite because it relates to access through the private property. No opening date can be advised. NPWS apologises for any inconvenience caused.
Ingar Road and Ingar campground can still be accessed by walkers and cyclists.Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, call the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Closed areas: Prince Henry Cliff walking track – between Leura Cascades and Solitary restaurant Prince Henry Cliff walking track is closed between Leura Cascades and Solitary restaurant until further notice. This closure is due to a landslide that has completely blocked the track. An alternative track is available via Leura Cascades walking track. Visitors can still walk from Leura Cascades to Solitary restaurant on Cliff Drive via this longer track.Penalties apply for non-compliance.For more information, please call the NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on (02) 4787 8877 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Closed areas: Partial closure of Batsh campA section of Batsh camp is closed due to the risk of tree branches falling. Further assessment and removal of dangerous branches will take place in the coming weeks.Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact NPWS Oberon area office on (02) 6336 1972 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Closed areas: National Pass, Wentworth Pass and Roberts Pass closedNational Pass, Wentworth Pass and Roberts Pass remain closed for an extended period following a serious rockfall in November 2017 which killed a worker and seriously injured two others. The area of the rockfall remains dangerous. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service is investigating carefully how the geological hazards can be dealt with so that visitors can return to these areas in the future. However a definite time frame is not known because the issues are complex. Visitors can access the base of the Wentworth Falls below the Grand Stairs. Valley of Waters track is open to the base of Empress Falls. Empress Canyon is also open. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on (02) 4787 8877 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

Closed areas: Waratah Native Gardens picnic area closedWaratah Native Gardens picnic area is closed for maintenance. This includes the Gorge walking track. No access to the area is permitted. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Hawkesbury area office on (02) 4588 2400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.